Earth Day... South Lake Tahoe-style!
What a spectacular Saturday enjoying a belated Earth Day (another first for us)...a day which recognizes, celebrates, and promotes our region's unique beauty while educating the public about local environmental issues. It was an opportunity to learn about ways to counteract global climate change through recycling and composting, alternative energy, water conservation, sustainability, and reducing our ecological footprint.
We attended as volunteers. Our first job held the very impressive title of "Zero Waste Educator". We learned about composting and recycling and were in charge of sharing that knowledge with the public. It was rather fun, deciding what goes into which bin.
We attended as volunteers. Our first job held the very impressive title of "Zero Waste Educator". We learned about composting and recycling and were in charge of sharing that knowledge with the public. It was rather fun, deciding what goes into which bin.
After a barbecue lunch, provided by Kiwanis for our volunteer efforts, we strolled the park, listened to bands, observed children engrossed in the varied activities and then went to our afternoon work shift, "Crossing Guard". People were rewarded by walking or biking to this event and we were there to make certain they made it, across Tahoe's busy streets, safely. Steve put on his safety vest and became a whole new person...arms flapping, fingers gesturing (in a good way), smiling at everyone. Very fun to see.
It was a day of being in the glorious outdoors, learning more about treating the planet better and of meeting some really interesting people. In addition, it gave us the opportunity to find out the important details of living in Tahoe, from the locals.
It was a day of being in the glorious outdoors, learning more about treating the planet better and of meeting some really interesting people. In addition, it gave us the opportunity to find out the important details of living in Tahoe, from the locals.
I'm not just a tree-hugger,
I'm an air-breather.
-Robin Williams in "Man of the Year"
I'm an air-breather.
-Robin Williams in "Man of the Year"
1 comments:
I am jealous! I missed Earth Day this year, Balboa Park has a big festival. BUT I am good about recycling, reusing, and I ALWAYS have my own grocery bags so it is more like Earth Year for me. :) I don't compost however. When I own a house (if it happens) it will be at the top of the list! Are you composting now?
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